Lightning founder Phil Esposito's name is invoked by long time Lightning fans every time there is an issue with the franchise. While people love Phil in TB, it's not wise to bring Esposito back.

In an off-topic hat tip to the past, we make mention of former Palace Sports and Entertainment CEO Tom Wilson's new job.

Jeffrey Vinik has formally agreed to purchase the Tampa Bay Lightning from OK Hockey Group LLC

Vincent Lecavalier's name keeps popping up, tied to the potential sale of the Lightning to Jeffrey Vinik. Trade speculation is healthy, but trade speculation that is tied to a team's sale to make the numbers work is a disaster in the making.

Reports from The Hockey News suggest Jeffery Vinik is negotiating with the NHL to buy the Lightning.

Potential locally represented groups wait in the wings, waiting for the moment to jump-in. That time, however, is now.

An unverified report from the Macomb Daily suggests that OK Hockey has gone into default on their loan from Palace Sports and Entertainment.

The Tampa Bay Lightning ownership situation gets murkier as a potential investor drops his bid to invest in the team.

The merry-go-round continues to spin regarding Bolts ownership and a new report suggests Oren Koules is letting Len Barrie continue his quest to buy him out, just as Koules prepares his own buyout of Barrie.

The Tampa Bay Lightning have been working thru their ownership issues. However, conflicting reports keep surfacing. What's going on?